Budget ‘Locks In Debt, Taxes’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the 2019-20 State Budget had locked in higher taxes, more debt, less jobs and less infrastructure for Queensland
Few Surprises For South Burnett
The State Government’s 2019-20 Budget, handed down by Treasurer Jackie Trad on Tuesday, contains few surprises for the South Burnett region.
Council Drafts Five-Year Plan
South Burnett Regional Council aims to unveil a new five-year economic development plan in September.
Fallen Lines Cause Blackout
Fallen power lines have been blamed for a blackout which affected almost 1600 Ergon Energy customers in the Gympie Regional Council area for more than seven hours on Tuesday morning.
App Will Track Nanango’s Stories
In spring, tourists visiting Nanango should be able to take a guided tour around the town’s historic CBD using nothing but their mobile phone.
Guests Have A Ball For Charity
The Mayor’s Ball at Kingaroy Town Hall was sold out on Saturday night with 350 patrons eager to enjoy a sparkling night for a good cause
Saints Fall Short In Rain
South Burnett Saints got off to a good start in their game in the rain against Toowoomba at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
Bush Battle Countdown Begins
Barcaldine hosted the final southern heat of the Battle of the Bush Series on Stradbroke Day, and things will rapidly heat up from here.
CEO Says Honour Feels ‘Surreal’
South Burnett Regional Council chief executive officer Mark Pitt has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday national awards announced on Monday.
Family Fun On A Chilly Night
It’s not often that you see crowds packing a car park on a chilly winter’s night in Kingaroy, but that was the case on Friday when Bunnings organised a family fun night as part of their opening celebrations.
Uni Builds Interest In STEM
Pupils from Kingaroy State High School were among a group of Year 8-9 students who attended a recent STEM Inspiration Day at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.
Support Link For Young People
Darling Downs Health has created a new job, based in Kingaroy, aimed at identifying and supporting young people at risk of a mental health illness.
Man Injured In MX Crash
A young man injured in a motocross crash northwest of Kingaroy on Saturday was transported to Bundaberg Hospital.
No More Hell For Maidenwell?
The nine-year-old Raising Hell In Maidenwell camping weekend will not be held this year … and possibly never again.
New CEO Appointed To Tourism Group
A man who spent 12 years building the Eumundi Markets into the biggest art and craft market in the country has been appointed as the new CEO of Southern Queensland Country Tourism.
Local Entries Reach Regional Finals
The 33 finalists who have been selected to contest the Darling Downs South West regional final of the 58th Queensland Training Awards have been announced, and there’s several South Burnett representatives among them.
Power Tool Causes Serious Injury
A patient has been airlifted from Nanango after suffering a serious injury with a power tool.
Man Dies In Nanango Crash
A 21-year-old Kingaroy man has died in a single-vehicle traffic crash on the Burnett Highway, just north of Nanango.
Fires Blamed For Insurance Hike
Swickers’ devastating fire in Kingaroy in 2016 – and another fire at an Adelaide abattoir two years later – have been blamed for a large rise in insurance premiums for some food processors.
Call To End Stamp Duty
Queensland Farmers Federation has called for the removal of stamp duty from agricultural insurance to “even the playing field”.
